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Hyalohyphomycosis masquerading as squamous cell carcinoma
T D Griffin1, J P McFarland, W C Johnson
1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|April 1, 1991
Summary
This study presents a rare case of primary cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis in a healthy patient. Complete excision and potassium iodide treatment led to no recurrence, highlighting effective management of this fungal infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Primary cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis is a rare fungal infection affecting the skin.
- It can be misdiagnosed as other skin lesions like keratoacanthoma or squamous cell carcinoma.
Observation:
- A case of primary cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis in a healthy individual is presented.
- The initial clinical impression was keratoacanthoma or squamous cell carcinoma.
- Upon excision, the lesion proved to be cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis due to an unidentified, non-pigmented fungal organism.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision of the lesion was performed.
- The patient received treatment with a saturated solution of potassium iodide.
- No evidence of recurrence was observed post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare fungal infections in dermatological diagnosis.
- Successful management through complete excision and potassium iodide treatment is demonstrated.
- Further research into unidentified fungal organisms causing cutaneous hyalohyphomycosis is warranted.